Mon Feb 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
99
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
98
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 22 | 26 | 24 | 99 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 19 | 29 | 31 | 19 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Lakers survived the Knicks 99-98. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss; the Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Knicks rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.